Turkmenistan holidays are celebrated to honor major historical events and major religious celebrations. There are also other holidays that are honor and display the cultural traditions of the Turkmenistan people.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Turkmenistan celebrates the New Year with colorful lights decorated on the buildings, streets and parks. Christmas trees can be seen on shopping malls and buildings.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011: Memorial Day
This day is to commemorate those who have died during the defense of the Geok Tepe fortress against Russian army in 1881.
Saturday, 19 February 2011: Flag Day
This holiday celebrates the nation’s official National Flag of Turkmenistan.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011: International Women’s Day
This day celebrates the works and contributions of all women.
Monday, 21 March 2011: Spring Holiday (Novruz)
Tuesday, 22 March 2011: Spring Holiday
This is a traditional holiday that celebrates the “coming of spring” where concerts, shows that show Turkmenistan tradition and culture.
Monday, 9 May 2011: Victory Day
This day celebrates the end of World War II, commemorating those who fought against the Nazis during the war.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011: Revival and Unity Day
This day commemorates the Poetry of Magtymguly which inspired the Turkmenistan people to develop into a prosperous nation. On this day, the Constitution was adopted.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011: Oraza Baramy / Oraza Ait (End of Ramadan)
This religious holiday celebrates the End of the fasting month, Ramadan.
Thursday, 6 October 2011: Earthquake Remembrance Day
This day remembers those who have perished on the 1948 Earthquake.
Thursday, 27 October 2011: Independence Day
Friday, 28 October 2011: Independence Day Holiday
This holiday celebrates the Turkmenistan’s declaration of Independence in 1991 from the Soviet Union.
Monday, 7 November 2011: Kurban Bayramy (Feast of Sacrifice)
Tuesday, 8 November 2011: Kurban Bayramy Holiday
Wednesday, 9 November 2011: Kurban Bayramy Holiday
This religious day celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his own son to God.
Monday, 12 December 2011: Neutrality Day (National Day)
This is a national holiday celebrating Turkmenistan’s Neutral Status, to honor the country’s goals to peace, social and economic progress.
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